Terms of Service
Effective Date: December 01, 2025
Welcome to CooksyBite (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Website”). By accessing or using cooksybite.com, you (“you,” “your,” “user,” or “visitor”) agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using CooksyBite, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
3. Website Purpose and Content
CooksyBite is a personal food blog dedicated to sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary stories for a United States audience. All content, including text, images, graphics, and other materials, is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. We do not offer professional culinary, nutritional, or medical advice.
4. User Eligibility
Our Website is intended for individuals aged 13 and older. By using CooksyBite, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not use or provide any personal information on our Website.
5. Newsletter Subscription
We offer a free newsletter subscription to share recipes and updates. To subscribe, you must provide a valid email address. By subscribing, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us at [email protected].
6. User Conduct
By using CooksyBite, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, or computer systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers/networks connected to the Website
- Use any automated means to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on CooksyBite, including but not limited to recipes, text, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of CooksyBite or its content creators and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, print, or download content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent.
8. License and Site Access
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use CooksyBite for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the Website or its contents, any collection or use of product listings, descriptions, or prices, or any derivative use of the Website or its contents.
9. Third-Party Links
CooksyBite may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or social media platforms. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. You access third-party sites at your own risk and should review their terms and policies before using them.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CooksyBite disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, CooksyBite and its owners, contributors, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website, content, or newsletter, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using it.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CooksyBite, its owners, contributors, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.
13. Privacy
Your use of CooksyBite is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.
14. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. By using our Website, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
15. Termination
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to CooksyBite at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California.
17. DMCA Policy
If you believe that any content on CooksyBite infringes your copyright, please notify us in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Provide a written notice with the following information:
- Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
- The URL or location of the allegedly infringing content
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
- Your electronic or physical signature
Send DMCA notices to [email protected] or via our contact page.
18. Children’s Online Privacy Protection
CooksyBite does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.
19. California Consumer Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request information about the personal information we collect and to request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or via our contact page. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
20. GDPR Notice (European Visitors)
While CooksyBite is intended for a US audience, if you are visiting from the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Please contact us if you wish to exercise these rights.
21. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CooksyBite regarding your use of the Website.
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
- Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
- Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent.
22. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact Jamie at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: /contact
23. Summary
By using CooksyBite, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service and respect our community guidelines. We strive to provide a welcoming and informative space for food lovers and home cooks. Thank you for being part of the CooksyBite kitchen family!
Last updated: December 01, 2025